Cole Allen's defense lawyers say he has been removed from suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspect in the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, has been removed from suicide watch at the D.C. Jail, according to his defense attorneys. His legal team withdrew a motion to end the suicide watch and requested the cancellation of a scheduled hearing, calling the issue moot. The court has not yet ruled on whether to cancel the hearing, which was set to address the conditions of Allen's detention.
- ▪Cole Allen is facing charges related to an attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
- ▪His defense team withdrew a motion to remove him from suicide watch after learning it had already been lifted.
- ▪Suicide watch at the D.C. Jail involves 24-hour lockdown, restrictions on personal items, and limited access to communication tools.
- ▪The defense argued that suicide watch conditions violated Allen's due process rights and hindered his ability to assist in his own defense.
- ▪Prosecutors are presenting the case to a grand jury with the possibility of additional charges.
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Federal Courts Cole Allen's defense lawyers say he has been removed from suicide watch Cole Allen faces attempted assassination charges as his defense withdraws a suicide watch motion and seeks to cancel a hearing By Stephen Sorace , Greg Wehner Fox News Published May 3, 2026 1:55pm EDT | Updated May 3, 2026 4:28pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Alleged WHCA dinner shooter Cole Allen to remain in custody after court hearing Newly released video shows the alleged White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooter, Cole Allen, running through security. Former U.S. Attorney Cully Stimson analyzes the judge's decision to keep Allen in custody.
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